talk to the hand

Here’s Kai, chewing on his favorite toy, his hand. About two weeks ago he began to chew on his hand all the time. At the same time, he became a prolific drooler and his naps shortened dramatically. We guess he’s teething, or he’s figured out that it is possible to be held all 24 hours of the day if he is awake. Advantage: Kai.

I can’t bear to see or read about James Kim anymore, the CNET editor who died in the Pacific Northwest wilderness trying to get help for his family that was stranded in the snow in their car. Whenever I hear about it, I wonder what I would do in the same situation. His efforts have been called “superhuman.” I wonder if I have the same strength as a father and husband. Would I willingly make the same sacrifice? Of course my public answer is a resounding yes, but I’ve never been faced with that kind of situation so I don’t know how I would react. There is no training for that kind of situation, either. At any rate, James Kim is a hero, and while his herculean efforts may look like they were in vain, his family is alive and safe, and that’s probably all he wanted. You always get what you want, so pay attention to your true intentions.

My parents called from Thailand the other day. They are having a great time, meanwhile, we really miss my mom’s cooking. I’ll have to organize a feast for the fans out there when she gets back. Until next time, baby hugs for all!